Notting Hill may already have more than its fair share of glamorous restaurants but The Ledbury is going out of its way to impress. Antipodean chef Brett Graham is the mastermind behind the cuisine and it's in capable hands, he won the British Young Chef of The Year contest in 2002 and previously worked at The Ledbury’s sister restaurant, The Square in Mayfair.

The Venue
The Ledbury is located in the heart of fashionable Notting Hill, set amongst a mouthwatering array of designer shops and quality restaurants. Blessed with an outside patio area, The Ledbury is an ideal spot for alfresco dining in summer, where you can eat under the shade of large canvas umbrellas.

The interior of the restaurant is presented like the lobby of a five star hotel with solid mahogany fittings and an enormous, beautifully carved mirror. Tables are decked out in crisp white linen and small black china vases of fresh flowers. Chairs are comfy, with no two backs of the chairs the same, lending a chic individuality.

The Atmosphere
Lunch times see a mixture of ladies who lunch and savvy business men dining in pairs, no doubt congratulating themselves on being able to enjoy The Ledbury's food in peace and clinching a business deal or two in the process.

The service is refreshingly attentive - leave the table at any point during your meal and you'll return to find a silver cover on your food, your napkin re-folded and even your cutlery replaced.

The Food
Each dish at The Ledbury is like a work of art with the food beautifully arranged on the plate. For starters the loin of tuna with a salad of radish and soy comes highly recommended as does the ravioli gourmand with Jerusalem artichoke puree, hazelnuts and rosemary veloute. For main courses, try the pork with mangosteens and spring onions or the fillet of beef with smoked bone marrow, baked potatoes and girolles. Both dishes are cooked to perfection.

For a small supplement there is the option of a cheese course which is well worth it given the impressive choice of around thirty French cheeses. Like the main courses, the desserts are beautifully presented - a scoop of ice cream is inserted into the chocolate souffle at the table. However, if you're not a fan of chocolate, the date and vanilla tart with cardamon and orange ice cream is equally unique.

The Drink
Staff are on hand to recommend a different top quality wine for each dish - try Riesling with the tuna or a smooth Pinot Noir with the pork and beef. Not to be outdone, dessert wines round off the meal nicely for those with a sweeter tooth.

The Last Word
Whilst The Ledbury isn't cheap it does offer fantastic value for money making it a superb place to discover innovative, top quality French cuisine in the delightful surroundings of Notting Hill.

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